Sysco is now hiring Reefer Technicians in Columbia, SC.
Earn $30-$38 per hour Plus a $1,500 Tool Allowance
Up to a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Want a Career With Sysco? Get started:
- STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form
- STEP TWO: Complete the Sysco Workday application (provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes 10-15 min)
- STEP THREE: Connect with a Sysco talent specialist to discuss the available role (we'll contact you at the number provided)
Benefits:
- Earn $30-$38 per hour
- Day shift
- Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus
- $1,500 tool allowance
- Outstanding benefits
- Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company
( Based on experience and certifications)
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Responsibilities:
- Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration storage equipment ranging from 50 HP to 3,000 HP
- Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required
- Knowledge of controls and electrical (high and low voltage)
- Knowledge of PC (personal computer) & PLC (programming logic controller) based master refrigeration control systems
- Maintains the freezer and cooler ammonia system through scheduled preventative maintenance activities includes the areas listed below to ensure the full functioning of all refrigeration units, checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, oil analysis, filter changes, sensor calibration, transducer calibration, compressor alignment, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts as needed, checking for ammonia leaks on roof above freezers or around the units themselves, checking compressors and cycle operation of each, checking condensers and cycle operations of each unit
- Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
- Checking, changing, or filling water treatment chemical levels
- Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting, and repairs (compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contactors, motors, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.), & leak detection
- Conducting required inspections and reporting
- Glycol underfloor warming system knowledge
- Evaluating and implementing energy management strategies
- Ensure product integrity is maintained through temperature monitoring & control
- Evaluating and reporting equipment condition
- Completes small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed, to reduce the contract or purchase of needed services
- Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams
- Responsible for housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and all project areas on a daily basis
- Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, etc., for systems being overseen
- Conduct audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately, including but not limited to food safety documentation, ePSM, PSM (Process Safety Management), etc.
- Checking the condition of the freezer and cooler curtains
- Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, and assists with the implementation of changes within the facility maintenance department
- Works require exposure to extreme cold and heat, working around ammonia, noise, dirt, dust, paint, grease, and high-voltage wires
- Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
- Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, training tech I & II positions, and daily work schedules
- Duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems
- Assist in managing outside mechanical and refrigeration contractors conducting service, repair, and new contract work
Qualifications:
- Preferred Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Current and valid driver's license - CDL preferred, not required
- HVAC/R tech school preferred
- Preferred Experience
- Six years of industrial HVAC/R experience
- Two years' experience with anhydrous ammonia (R717)
- Preferred Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- Complete a Sysco-approved defensive driving program
- HAZWOPER 24-hour training required
- Incident Command System trained
- Respirator fit test & physical (Annually)
- Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
- Universal EPA certification
- RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification
- Obtain RETA Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) certification within 6 months of employment
Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
( The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine the rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors)